Gov. Kotek used outdated data to argue Preschool for All taxpayers were fleeing the Portland area

Portland region is 'operating in unfamiliar — and frightening — territory,' Metro president says

At Wednesday morning's "State of the Region" speech, Metro President Lynn Peterson provided a not-so-positive update on how the tri-county area is doing.

Gov. Kotek used outdated data to argue Preschool for All taxpayers were fleeing the Portland area

Although the data shows a net increase in filers paying the tax, that’s not the full picture.

Lawmakers’ Ambush of Preschool for All Gives Kotek a Nuclear Option

For now, the bill is going nowhere. But Gov. Tina Kotek is hellbent on saving the “whales” she says Preschool for All is driving out of Multnomah County.